2. Principal’s Report: Zoe Duskin thanked the PTSA for all the work that they’ve done this year to support Galileo. Senior finals will be in May, 1 week earlier than the rest of the students. Zoe visited some 8th graders and one of their comments was that transitioning to high school – the building is big and there are lots of stairs. With more Newcomer High students coming to Gal. we will get more funding. Incoming freshmen were mailed letters about the Open House, School Loop and PTSA. STAR testing will also happen next week.

– Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon, May 4th, Tues. 1:15. Jeanne reported that planning is moving along. New this year is the need to get a “building use” permit and a “Kitchen facility use” application form.

– Education /Enrichment Grants: Jeanne reported that Jenny Lowe’s original award grant for the “About Face” workshop on body image was cancelled and she requested that 4 books on body image be

– bought instead. Mr. Delaney was awarded $540 for 10th months of Verizon internet service subscription to be used by all teachers at Gal.

– Teacher and Staff of the Year: PTSA again donated Restaurant Gift Certificates to the winners: Ms. Ramos-Teacher of the Year and Bai Zhen-Staff of the Year.

– Membership: 165 members as of today.

– Education Fund Drive: Stella reported total funds of $7,180.

6. Financial Report & Reimbursement request.

Tami reported total deposits of $8,718.10, Total expenses of $11,927.74 which includes $1,482.50 for Galileo Brochures and $500 for Welcome Speaker from Real Inspirations), Ending bank balance of $2,030.09.

Additional Savings: $20,854.07 savings/$40,000 CD

Tech Grant balance: $16,998.66.

Reimbursement of $150 was approved for stipend to Erica Monesterio-Wellness speaker.

7 announcements:

-Open House May 12, 6-8:00pm, current and new officers will be introduced in program, Victor will set up membership table and volunteers are needed to talk to new parents. Current parents can visit teachers and see students’ work.

-Incoming freshmen testing will happen May 15 from 8-1:00. Ms. Lambert asked for parent volunteers to help out that morning.

-Freshmen Orientation is Friday, Aug. 13.

8. Other business: Jeanne brought up having career education earlier instead of in the 12th grade, by this time information on colleges/majors/careers that some seniors have not learned will not help students in their “college application process”. Ms. Lambert informed us that beginning Fall 2010, Freshmans will be taking the Career/Health Education classes.

Meeting adjourned 7:30

Minutes by Jeanne Yee, PTSA Secretary

Approval of minutes: Motion was made by Caroline Scott, to approve the minutes at the General PTSA meeting dated September 8, 2010.